It is unbelieveable to me, that whilst we've pretty much doubled our house and land size it still feels at times that there is not enough space! We've gained a garage, but lost a roof space - but those two things should sort of balance themselves out right? I've never felt I was a big consumer/hoarder - but considering G and I started out with a teachest each of personal things and a ghettoblaster from the rubbinsh bin, we've accumulated quite a bit over the last ten years of marriage. I'd like to blame the kids, but whilst they do have their own 'stuff' issues, I suspect it's more to do with me holding onto every last scrap of uni notes and texts (although G did force me to throw out some books on Turbo Pascal and C+ programming last night), and G's mini stash of Dungeons and Dragons paraphenalia from three decades ago...and that's just a sample.
Before I could turn the spare room into some type of guest space I had to get some storage happening. This meant a trek first thing down to IKEA yesterday morning. It was too long away from home to leave the babe, nor would I be able to fit stuff in the car if the whole family came...so that meant I had to go it alone with a (heavy) 10 mo old babe strapped to my back. I can tell you it wasn't easy...and an hours drive each way, but somehow we managed to load up a full cart, indulge in meatballs for lunch, and then with a little help from staff acquire a mid size expedit (and reloading of the cart). Getting out of the parking lot was probably the hardest part in the end, and I can't wait until the new IKEA opens later in the year (which will be much closer to me).
And the finished product?
At least somebody seems pleased!
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Slighty off topic but - how do you carry your little one around on your back? I avoid the pram as much as possible and carry my 9kg+ 8mth old around in a hip sling. But I've been trying to find some way to carry her on my back. I have a hiking backpack carrier but I don't like it.
Nice organisation in your spare room though :)
I use an ergo - http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/. There are also other mei tai type carriers that work.
I think the ergo would be heaps more comfy than a hiking backpack as it's soft, and bubs sits in the small of your back. Having said that though 9kgs is 9kgs and it's a lot to lug around! (not sure how much N weighs now, but I suspect more than that)
OMG, I think we are living in a parallell universe!! I too went to IKEA yesterday and purchased an Expedit unit (albeit not as big as that one) and had meatballs for lunch! I did drag the rest of the family along too though. And I think we could also be married to the same man.....
Oh dear, either that or I fear we are all just lemmings!
I have two of those expedit units - a 4x4 and a 5x5 and they're both chokkas full of knitting, embroidery and cookbooks :)....I also have a spare room full on uni textbooks and 'stuff'!
I love Ikea.....I must be bonkers!
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Yes I think in hindsight I would have had no probs filling a 5x5, but at least this one fits under the window!
I too love IKEA...what's not to love? (oh apart from Sunday in Richmond with every other person in Melbourne doing the same thing!)
Love IKEA shelving! I have an entire wall full of it!
(The meatballs are pretty amazing too ;-)
ha ha, well I have *three* of those units, 2 the same size as you, and one of the bigger ones. The big one is is DS12's bedroom, and the other two hold only childrens books (we have hundreds!). I really feel the need for another one, but am too embarressed to own four!
My Bestie just bought the smaller size for her daughter's bedroom, and now I want one too!
I love Ikea, and the meatballs... am glad I live pretty close. But, was curious, where are they building another one closer to you? My mum will be pleased!
J it's supposed to be in Springvale I think? Slated to be finished late this year...although I couldn't find any more info about it.
Hmmm I was under the impression it was going to be in Frankston?
Which I don't mind at all - VERY close for me :)
Really? Oh I never heard that. My understanding is it's a site at corner of Westall and Princess Hwy?
Frankston would be even better!
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